The Health & Leisure Services team at Blaby District Council is committed to proving a first class service to our residents by delivering programmes that are aimed at improving their health and wellbeing.

The Community Sport and Health Officer will have an important role in supporting the delivery of projects lead by the Health and Leisure Services team to improve the access and quality of sport and physical activity opportunities across the district. The main duties and responsibilities will include:

Using behaviour change techniques to provide a positive impact on residents health and well being

Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of a variety of programmes and events

Establishing positive relationships with local partners and organisations

Raise awareness of our services through the use of innovative marketing and advertising

Providing administrative support to the Health and Leisure Services team in relation to the Active Blaby project

Assist with the support for sports clubs to be able to develop, plan and grow in all ways necessary to become sustainable

We are looking for an enthusiastic person who is keen to learn and use their initiative working with team members. The team is a leading performer and an excellent environment for people new to the sector to learn skills and gain experience so that you’re ready to be recruited into the leisure, sport and/or health sector.

Please note: If you are a disabled applicant and you meet all of the essential criteria of the Job Description and Person Specification you will be guaranteed an interview. You just need to let us know on the application form.

Benefits of working with us include a local government pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including a flexi-time scheme, childcare vouchers and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. To find out more, click on the links below: Working for us and Employee benefits

To find out more about the job and what it is like to work for us, please contact Nathan Smith, Physical Activity Development Officer on 0116 272 7707 for an informal discussion.

Where are we based?

The Pavilion, Sportsfield Lane, Huncote, LE9 3BN.

Blaby District Council want their workforce to reflect the make up the community we serve, and we therefore welcome applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please apply through the apprenticeship website by clicking on the link below: